By: Matt Scher, [email protected]
Humboldt, IA – The Wildcat Wonderland community build is quickly approaching and organizers are looking for key pieces of equipment to help facilitate the build. The following pieces of equipment are still in need for the build:
Crane
Quantity needed: 1
To set pre-fabricated roofs into place. Roofs weigh approximately 3,000 lbs., 80 to 100 feet reach. Needed on Saturday after lunch.
*Operator needs to meet on Thursday to discuss site with PBD
Dumpster or dump truck
Quantity needed: 1
Preferably 30 cubic yards. Must be on-site all week for construction debris.
Pop-up Tents
Quantity needed: 10
At least one should be 15′ x 15’ for a volunteer sign-in table.
Electric extension cords, 25’-50’
Quantity needed: 35
#12 or #14 wire. All cords must have a ground wire with the ground prong properly connected.
Electric gang boxes
Quantity needed: 3
Must be #10 or #12 wire with ground and with 4 plug-ins on the end.
Electric lead cords, 100’
Quantity needed: 3
Each must be #10 or #12 wire with ground and with 4 to 6 plug-ins on the end. See illustration for main distribution from panel to site.
Electric lead cords, 50’
Quantity needed: 5
Each must be #10 or #12 wire with ground and with 4 to 6 plug-ins on the end. For main distribution from panel to site.
Electric splitters
Quantity needed: 12
Two-way and three-way.
Safety Glasses
Quantity needed: 100
Hardhats
Quantity needed: 15
10” Miter Saws
Quantity needed: 6
Orbital jigsaws
Quantity needed: 5
Must be heavy duty with orbital action—not a scroll saw.
Portable bandsaw
Quantity needed: 1
Portable table saw
Quantity needed: 2
10-12” blade. Must have all safety guards; please verify as these are commonly removed.
Circular saw
Quantity needed: 5
7-1/4” hand-held, heavy-duty.
Cordless Circular Saws
Quantity needed: 5
Sawzalls
Quantity needed: 2
Heavy-duty (metal and wood blades are on materials list).
Slide compound miter saws
Quantity needed: 4
This is a very specific type of saw—no substitutions. Discuss with project manager if you have questions.
Drills, 3/8”
Quantity needed: 35
Variable speed and reversible. Tape chuck keys to cords on all drills. Have extra chuck keys on hand. Cordless drills are also very useful. Have 2 batteries and a charger for each one. At least 12 heavy-duty cordless impact drivers are the best option.
Cordless Impact Driver, 1/4″ hex
Quantity needed: 30
Chuck accepts 1″ bit tips. Variable speed and reversible. Have 2 batteries and charger for each one.
Cordless Impact Driver, 1/2″ drive
Quantity needed: 30
Drills, ½”
Quantity needed: 2
Extra heavy duty and reversible.
Grinders, side. 4-1/2 and 5”
Quantity needed: 2
For cutting hardware and sanding with flap discs.
Routers
Quantity needed: 4
Be sure 3/8” corner-round bits fit routers (typically ¼” shank).
Laminate Routers
Quantity needed: 6
Be sure 3/8” corner-round bits fit routers (typically ¼” shank).
Router table
Quantity needed: 1
Orbital Sanders
Quantity needed: 6
Inform materials coordinator of sizes so that correct size pad can be obtained.
Cordless 1/2″ Impact Wrench
Quantity needed: 1
For structural screws. 4 adapters to receive t-30 star drive bit. Two 1/2″ Impact Drivers
Hand Saws
Quantity needed: 2
Sharp for woodcutting.
Pipe Clamps
Quantity needed: 5
4 to 8 feet long.
Quick Clamps, large
Quantity needed: 15
With openings larger than 4 inches.
Crowbars
Quantity needed: 2
Large steel.
Hammers
Quantity needed: 10
16 or 22-ounce carpentry.
Level, contractors laser, and tripod
Quantity needed: 1
Needed for all days of construction.
Levels
Quantity needed: 15
48” or longer. A few 24” are acceptable.
Magnetic Torpedo Level
Quantity needed: 6
Speed Squares
Quantity needed: 25
6” used to mark boards.
Speed Squares
Quantity needed: 2
12” used to mark boards.
Chalk lines
Quantity needed: 3
With chalk.
Tarps
Quantity needed: 5
20′ x 30’ or larger, for emergency rain cover.
Utility Rags
Quantity needed: 15
Utility knives
Quantity needed: 6
Blades are on materials list.
Wheelbarrows
Quantity needed: 20
Shovels
Quantity needed: 20
Long-handled spades preferred.
Rakes
Quantity needed: 15
Metal garden.
Post-hole diggers
Quantity needed: 9
Used to hand dig and clean out holes.
Steeling Digging Bars
Quantity needed: 4
6 feet or longer.
Pickaxes or grub hoes
Quantity needed: 2
Extension ladder
Quantity needed: 2
24’ minimum.
Stepladders, 10′ to 12’
Quantity needed: 4
OSHA rated, heavy-duty only.
The first portion of the build will start on August 8 and go through August 10. The second portion of the community build will run from August 16-20.